Preface

Quick meaning: Preface is a noun meaning An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

Meaning

An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

More Meanings

1. A title or epithet.
2. (transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.
3. (transitive) To give a preface to.
4. (Christianity) A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
5. A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.

Example Sentences

Holonyms: front matter, prelims

Heav'ns high behest no preface needs.

Meronyms: protocol, embolism, eschatocol

This superficial tale / Is but a preface of her worthy praise.

Word Forms

• prefaces
• prefacing
• prefaced

Synonyms for preface

Depending on context, synonyms include premise, introduce, foreword, prolusion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include foreword, prolusion, premise, introduce, preamble, prologue.

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